People Puzzles

How do I deal with people in the business who have been here for years and are coasting? You know the type – people who achieve the bare minimum, who just about meet the requirements of their job but whose focus is clearly elsewhere. We asked one of our People Directors, Sarah McLean, for tips […]

Five Things That Can Help To Retain Good Staff A lot of work goes into hiring the correct people for your business, however once you have these people on board it is important that you are able to retain them as long as you can. Here are our top tips for staff retention. If you’d

How do I maintain a great culture as the company grows? We asked one of our People Directors, Jackie Kibbler, how a company can keep sight of their values and culture, no matter how big they become. When you have a small company or a start-up, you probably don’t think much about its culture –

5 Drivers of Employee Engagement Employee Engagement is a vital part of your People Plan and overall business success. Ensuring that your employees are engaged in their work means they are more motivated and in line with their companies goals and will generally be happier in themselves. If you’d like some help with improving your

Why do millennial staff I employ only stay for a year and then leave? Do you have trouble keeping your younger employees? Don’t worry, says Lesley Strachan of People Puzzles. It might be that they’re still deciding where they want to be. But understanding what drives millennial staff members might help you retain them for

The Government’s Good Work Plan: What it means for the enforcement of employment rights Back in May last year, members of the Taylor Vinters employment team provided a written response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s consultation on enforcement of employment rights. Read their thoughts below on the Government’s proposals below. 

Mood Hoovers: How to create a culture of positive behaviour How do you banish ‘mood hoovers’ and foster a positive culture in your business? Two of our People Directors Barbara Johnson and Helen Witt give their tips on creating and maintaining a great attitude across your organisation.